CVE-2003-0309 — HIGH (7.5) — White Hats Nepal

Vulnerability Description

Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass security zone restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via a web document with a large number of duplicate file:// or other requests that point to the program and open multiple file download dialogs, which eventually cause Internet Explorer to execute the program, as demonstrated using a large number of FRAME or IFRAME tags, aka the "File Download Dialog Vulnerability."

CVSS Score

7.5

HIGH

AV:N/AC:L/Au:N/C:P/I:P/A:P

Confidentiality

PARTIAL

Integrity

PARTIAL

Availability

PARTIAL

Affected Products

Vendor	Product	Versions
Microsoft	Internet Explorer	6.0.2800

References

FAQ

What is CVE-2003-0309?

CVE-2003-0309 is a vulnerability with a CVSS score of 7.5 (HIGH). Internet Explorer 5.01, 5.5, and 6.0 allows remote attackers to bypass security zone restrictions and execute arbitrary programs via a web document with a large number of duplicate file:// or other re...

How severe is CVE-2003-0309?

CVE-2003-0309 has been rated HIGH with a CVSS base score of 7.5/10. Review the CVSS metrics above for detailed severity breakdown.

Is there a patch for CVE-2003-0309?

Check the references section above for vendor advisories and patch information. Affected products include: Microsoft Internet Explorer.